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    Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse

    3.8 (212 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Barbeque, Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    A lot of bikers come in here
    Bobbi S.

    Came here after a long bike ride. What a great find! The bartender was truly the jack of all trades: he tended bar, took orders, served meals, made suggestions & was like a one-man show. Our lunches of smoked turkey sandwiches were sublime. They were big, filling, had great flavor & add-ons & the only negative for me was that the mac & cheese side order was dry, the top was burnt & I wished that I had ordered the french fries that my husband got. They were VERY good. Beers (local craft beer & standard, big-brand beer) hit the spot after our bumpy bike ride. Decor is all about every sport with memorabilia on baseball, hockey, football & more covering the walls. There are two dining spaces & space at the full bar. Add Hickory Smokehouse to your upstate sojourn.

    Dip: (Hush Puppies+Maple Butter)
    Mercedes C.

    If you read my reviews thoroughly, then you'll know I don't eat poultry, beef, pork. Having said that, even though I'm not a BBQ eater, hubs loves his meat and, suggested we come here for lunch. He quickly backed it up and mentioned Hickory's Pescatarian and Vegetarian options. As if to appease me? Please don't ask me if this is traditional BBQ and their 'low and slow' methods- because I don't know and hubs much less. Yet for these neck of the woods, if you want BBQ things, Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse may be your paradise located on Rt 28 in Kingston, NY. Hubs had a sandwich of some kind back in Spring '24 when he filled me in on Hickory. Since then, I've had their Hush Puppies+Maple Butter in mind. Nothing is too matchy-matchy here. Expect a look that's old-fashioned, yet cozy, has a big enough bar up front as you walking in, several booths on left, dining room on right and the sports memorabilia, works well together with the entire feel. These hush puppies have a wonderful crunchy outside I always imagined, but I wasn't a fan of the cornmeal+flour ratio. Maybe more cornmeal would've made these the highlight. My blackened smoked catfish sounded divine- but I called these folks a bluff and the 'blackened' seasoning on my fish, was hot as hell and couldn't tolerate it. My two veggie sides of garlicky squash+zucchini and sweet potato fries though, were excellent! Hubs, enjoyed his brisket- maybe too many smothered onions for his liking, but he enjoyed it. Service was great from the gals and prices, phenomenal.

    Pulled pork Hickory 's Barbecue Sandwich
    William G.

    My coworkers picked this spot to break bread and open up conversation for my first day on the job. The service was decent but the food took forever to come out. It was only four of us and when we got the there it wasn't really busy but I could be wrong. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich that was a bit on the cold side and ok in taste. I didn't get really any smoke flavor but there was a decent amount of meat. My coworker got the fried chicken poboy which actually looked pretty good. By the looks of things there seem to be many places to eat by my job so I might just have to get used to this place. It wasn't bad and I would definitely go back!

    a plate of chicken wings and dipping sauce
    Andrew G.

    Came here on a recommendation of a friend who has been coming here for years and truly a special place. While I wasn't starving, the idea of peanut butter and jelly wings piqued my interest. I loved this concept and was truly blown away by the pepper jelly and the peanut sauce. While I didn't like how many feathers were on the wings, I understand that this means they are fresh and you could tell. I tried some of the hushpuppies and brisket and they were really special as well - loved the flavor of the brisket! The sauces were so good with the smoked meats. I loved the hush puppies, they were stupendous! I also appreciated how our server razzed us a bit and made fun of our friend who took most of a salmon salad home.

    Ribs and chicken
    Daniel Y.

    Wow, the ribs here are fantastic! Good hickory smoke flavor, not dry, and the service is friendly here. Get the hush puppies with maple butter. So good and plentiful. The portions for everything here are generous and pack lots of flavor. The brisket comes with caramelized onions on top of a slice of white bread. It was a small tweak to what I'm used to getting at bbq joints, and I think it was too offset some of the dryness of the brisket. Not bad, but the ribs left the best impression on me. Lots of flavor, meaty, not dry, and I kept going back for more. Didn't even need any sauce! The sides are great (greens!) and I left plenty full. The root beer is a must as well. Very unique flavor compared to the canned variety in stores.

    Spiced Coconut Dacquiri - frozen
    Sierra S.

    Best weekday meal around! Big portions, delicious cocktails, great prices -- try the roasted potato salad!

    Hickory's "Starter Sampler"

    We will be using their catering for our wedding and we are so excited. This is the best BBQ food we've ever had! Amazing food, amazing sauces. 10/10!

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    Just had the pleasure of using Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse to host a 40 person rehearsal dinner. Couldn't have been more pleased with the service and food. Everyone raved about the delicious food. The staff was prompt, professional and pleasant. Steve was easy to work with and I had no issues. I felt the prices were fair and reasonable which is a rarity these days. Highly recommend.

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    Nice ambiance with rustic decorations. Service was excellent. Food was delicious and serviced quickly.

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    After driving by for years finally stopped in. Food is very good bbq. Pleasant prompt staff. Casual place so we liked that too.

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    The catering is absolutely extraordinary. Highly recommended! Try the lamb lollipop chops.

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    Most amazing spareribs I've ever had! Perfect meal after a lengthy hike. Loved the relaxed ambiance and great service.

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    Average food. Poor service by bartender. Never asked how burger was (it was under cooked).

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